The Greek word ἐλεημοσύνη (eleēmosýnē) is commonly translated as “almsgiving,” “charity,” or “charitable deeds.” However, it is derived from ἔλεος (éleos), meaning “mercy.” The term is often used to denote compassionate giving to the poor or needy, conveying the act of providing relief from the effects of sin—thus, a demonstration of mercy.